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- ↑ Zimmerman, Paul (January 1, 1964). "Illinois defense, power, speed rated over Huskies". Spokesman-Review. (Spokane, Washington). (Los Angeles Times). p. 12.
- 1 2 3 "Sophomore sparks win". Eugene Register-Guard. (Oregon). Associated Press. January 2, 1964. p. 1D.
- ↑ "Soph FB paces Illinois' win in 'Rose'". Pittsburgh Press. UPI. January 2, 1964. p. 36.
- ↑ "Illinois' soph Grabowski, smart defense defeat crippled, gallant Washington". Spokesman-Review. (Spokane, Washington). Associated Press. January 2, 1964. p. 16.
- ↑ The Champaign-Urbana News Gazette, January 2, 1964.
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